oxblood
noun
ox·blood ˈäks-ˌbləd 
: a moderate reddish brown
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Maye Musk From her oxblood red lip to the near-white short haircut, Maye Musk (yes, Elon’s mum), is glamour personified at 74. 
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 27 June 2022 Kardashian paired the strappy dress with more accessories from the Italian luxury house, including a shoulder-length veil, fingerless ruched sheer opera gloves, and oxblood pumps. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2022 The doll features a deep oxblood red tulle gown, heeled boots, a sparkling silver metallic bodysuit and silver earrings. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 It’s Designer Eye Palette into a theatrical look replete with thin, Clara Bow brows and two rows of lashes; her own Vaudeville tribute featured ombre shades of red eye-shadow and a centralized stamp of oxblood lipstick. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 3 May 2022 Color schemes, many nature-inspired, are moving to the warm end of the spectrum, too — russet and oxblood, hunter greens and moss tones, navy hues, earthy oranges and curry yellows, along with grays with green undertones. Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2022 Their dark, oxblood eyeliner also has an ombré feel, with the wing subtly blurred around the edges. Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 Back in the castle, a one-way system leads back down to the knights' room, notable for its Gothic niches and a ceiling painted with oxblood. John Malathronas, CNN, 17 Jan. 2022 Ismail arrives, a vision in a Canadian tuxedo, oxblood Tory Burch purse, hijab, and sparkly Michael Kors sneakers. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 See More
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 27 June 2022 Kardashian paired the strappy dress with more accessories from the Italian luxury house, including a shoulder-length veil, fingerless ruched sheer opera gloves, and oxblood pumps. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2022 The doll features a deep oxblood red tulle gown, heeled boots, a sparkling silver metallic bodysuit and silver earrings. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 It’s Designer Eye Palette into a theatrical look replete with thin, Clara Bow brows and two rows of lashes; her own Vaudeville tribute featured ombre shades of red eye-shadow and a centralized stamp of oxblood lipstick. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 3 May 2022 Color schemes, many nature-inspired, are moving to the warm end of the spectrum, too — russet and oxblood, hunter greens and moss tones, navy hues, earthy oranges and curry yellows, along with grays with green undertones. Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2022 Their dark, oxblood eyeliner also has an ombré feel, with the wing subtly blurred around the edges. Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 Back in the castle, a one-way system leads back down to the knights' room, notable for its Gothic niches and a ceiling painted with oxblood. John Malathronas, CNN, 17 Jan. 2022 Ismail arrives, a vision in a Canadian tuxedo, oxblood Tory Burch purse, hijab, and sparkly Michael Kors sneakers. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1705, in the meaning defined above
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